Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look closer at the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was launched 6 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X-5 grades against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 and the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and RX100 VA is 65 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.